Are bike spokes universal?
Which spoke is right for you? The correct spoke for your wheel will largely depend on two things – sizing and intended riding type. Sizing: Spokes come in a variety of lengths to suit the vast range of wheel sizes on the market, from 20” BMX wheels right up to 29” MTB hoops.
How do I know the size of my bike spokes?
Pull both spoke heads inward towards the center to seat the nipples. Using the narrow tips of the caliper jaws, measure from inside to inside of each J-bend. Record this measurement to the nearest tenth of a millimeter. In our example, each spoke measured 266 mm, with the J-bend-to-J-bend at 35.7 mm.
What length do spokes come in?
Common Spoke Lengths
| Holes | Rim Type | Front O/S |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | OPEN Sport | 290 |
| 32 | REFLEX | 296 |
| 32 | Open Pro | 292 |
| 32 | CXP 33 – 16mm Nipples | 292 |
Can you replace spokes on a bicycle wheel?
Don’t panic: you can fix this. You need to know how to true a wheel and a spoke key. If it doesn’t work out, hand the wheel over to your bike shop; you’ll be no worse off for trying. You’re unlikely to have a spare spoke with you if one snaps when you’re riding to work, nor the time or spoke key required to fit it.
Can I cycle with a broken spoke?
Yes, you can ride with a broken spoke without harming yourself or the bike. The immediate step should be to remove the spoke from the nipple so that it does not damage the other parts of the bike. However, if you have multiple broken spokes, it’s best not to ride the bike.
How long are the spokes on a 26 inch bike wheel?
BICYCLE WHEEL SPOKES FOR STANDARD 26″ WHEEL SCHWINN BIKES AND OTHERS 10 – 5/8″ THIS IS A COMPLETE SET OF SPOKES FOR 26″ TIRE SIZE / WHEELS. THEY WILL FIT MANY WHEELS OF MANY BRANDS, YOU GET ALL 36 SPOKES WITH NIPPLES, THEY ARE SIZE 10 – 5/8″ LONG.
Can I ride my bike with a broken spoke?
Can bicycle spokes be replaced?
A faulty or damaged spoke should simply be replaced. In a properly built wheel, stainless steel spokes don’t fail through fatigue, so a fatigue failure can be the first of many. Two or more fatigue failures means the best option is to rebuild the whole wheel with new spokes.